Add 6/42 and 18/50
6/42 + 18/50 is 88/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
18/50 = 18 × 21/50 × 21 = 378/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1050 + 378/1050 = 150 + 378/1050 = 528/1050 - 528/1050 simplified gives 88/175
- So, 6/42 + 18/50 = 88/175
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